ࢗ Substation Monitoring System
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Mikron Infrared’s new DualVision Ultra substation monitoring system combines airborne ultrasound sensing with visual and infrared video for continuous substation monitoring in an environmentally hardened, Internet-enabled package. The DualVision/Ultra 724 system consists of separate thermal imaging and video cameras, plus an ultrasonic detection unit housed in an environmentally sealed enclosure. The cameras and ultrasound sensor have Internet IP addresses and password protection, allowing control from any computer using wired or wireless Ethernet. Used with Mikron’s MikroSpec R/T software, the DualVision Ultra system can produce separate IR and visual images, a composite visual/IR image, ultrasonic wave forms, and audible sound “translated” from the ultrasound. Visual surveillance enhanced with IR imaging makes it easy to spot intruders 24/7, without supplementary lighting.
Mikron Infrared
ࢗ Secure Remote IED Access
Bow Networks announces Version 2 of IED Anywhere, the company’s proven solution for secure, managed remote access to substation IEDs and other remote devices. IED Anywhere 2 provides the user with convenient point-and-click access to remote IEDs from any application, such as Hyperterminal, or SEL’s AcSELerator, while giving management the ability to control and monitor who may access specific IEDs. IED Anywhere 2 meets the new NERC cybersecurity standards for device access, and provides individual user accounts, strong authentication, and audit logging. IED Anywhere 2 works with a utility’s existing dial-up and network-based communications gateways, to minimize deployment cost.
Bow Networks
ࢗ Thermal Imaging
The ThermaCAM EX320 from FLIR Systems, has a built-in 320-by-240 pixel array, providing four times the resolution of any hand-held camera its size and in its price range. In addition to a high-resolution, maintenance-free, un-cooled FPA infrared detector, the EX320 boasts unusually high thermal sensitivity (to 0.08° C) and image quality (76,800 picture elements in each image). It is built to operate in the harshest weather conditions and industrial environments. Dust and splash-proof, it meets IP 54 standards and will not seize up in either extreme cold or hot temperature variances.
FLIR Systems
ࢗ Test Equipment Catalog
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Sperry Instruments’ new 52-page product catalog displays the complete Sperry line of test instruments. Each product is accompanied by a color photo, feature listing, packaging information, optional accessories and specifications. An alpha-numeric table of contents facilitates locating a specific model number. Another handy reference aid is a new industry-specific coding system. Each product is shown with up to four icons, each representing the industry that particular product is engineered for.
Sperry Instruments
ࢗ Capacitor Control
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The GPS24 Series multi-function programmable capacitor control, from Accurate Controls, is used to automatically control power capacitors in an electric utility distribution system. The GPS24 utilizes a GPS receiver to obtain accurate time and date information for a long unattended, extremely accurate service life. Using the GPS system eliminates the need for a battery back-up system to keep time during AC power interruptions as the signal is acquired upon each power-up. Time drift normally experienced with other controls is eliminated as the time and date is continually reacquired.
Accurate Controls CRS Inc.
ࢗ Radio Modems
ArWest Communications’ AlphaWave range of narrow-band radio modems and associated management software, AWare, are high-performance radio modems designed for the SCADA market where robustness and reliability are paramount. Designers applied advanced technology components and implemented unique, cost-effective and expandable DSP-based narrow-band software intensive (“soft”) radio modem. The distinctive plug-and-play design provides self-tuning and calibration, maximum performance, unmatched long-distance coverage and is robust enough to withstand harsh environmental and other adverse conditions.
ArWest Communications
ࢗ Dispatch System
Avtec Inc. DSPatchNET is a dispatch communications system that uses touch-screen consoles to connect multiple phones, base stations, mobile radios and intercoms in both single-site and multi-site organizations. For companies currently using mission-critical dispatch systems, DSPatchNET provides a migration path to voice-over-internet-protocol, or VoIP, where voice communications can be converted into data “packets” and sent over a local area network or wide area network with other data, reducing typical operating costs.
Avtec Inc.
ࢗ Rugged Computers
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The W130-series of notebook computers, from Getac Inc., can survive 4-foot drops on concrete, and will be the first rugged laptop manufacturer to offer Toshiba’s 1.8-inch Hard Disk Drive (HDD) for a lighter, less power-hungry rugged system. These 20, 40 and 60 GB HDDs are removable and interchangeable and are more rugged and reliable than 2.5-inch drive counterparts with similar storage capacity. The W130 is part of Getac’s line of MobileForce computers, a line of portable notebooks built to handle rough, rugged environments and extreme climatic conditions, yet offers many of the features of retail notebooks.
Getac Inc.
ࢗ Business Intelligence Software
SPL WorldGroup announces the introduction and availability of their robust “out of the box” Business Intelligence software application built specifically for the needs of the utility market. SPL’s suite of enterprise software solutions is designed to maximize operational efficiencies for all sectors of the energy, water and service utilities. The rich functionality of SPL’s Business Intelligence solution provides immediate value that will directly affect bottom line results, at a fraction of the cost of more generic and cumbersome tool sets on the market.
SPL WorldGroup Inc.
ࢗ Connectors and Fittings
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These convenient product selector wheels from Hubbell Power Systems Inc. are ideal for selecting the right connectors and fittings for the appropriate T&D conductors. The selector wheels remove guessing, are easy-to-use, help to quickly find what you need and help avoid costly mistakes.
Hubbell Power Systems Inc.
ࢗ Aerial Splice
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The new QIKSLEEVE Aerial Wedge Splice, from FCI-BURNDY, is perfect for slack span and tension applications, and features significant design, energy, and labor-saving improvements over conventional tubular connector methods. QIKSLEEVE has a range taking open design feature that replaces several conventional designs. The open design allows visual inspection and ease of installation. The anti-reverse clip assists in the initial installation of the connector and visual indicator also ensures verification of installation. QIKSLEEVE’s all-aluminum open style does not trap water and eliminates corrosion issues due to dissimilar metals.
FCI-BURNDY Products
ࢗ SCADA Management Software
Control Microsystems new ClearSCADA SCADA management software is designed to address the electric power industry’s toughest challenges, including service interruptions, power quality and data auditing. ClearSCADA is a premium automation software platform for gathering, processing and relaying information in real-time while providing powerful system visualization, data acquisition and supervisory control. Coupled with the company’s SCADAPack controllers, ClearSCADA offers monitoring and control functions with millisecond resolution. ClearSCADA also features built-in system redundancy, scalability and increased security control. The new SCADA platform integrates seamlessly with Control Microsystems’ controllers and is based on open interface and protocol standards for use with third-party hardware.
Control Microsystems
ࢗ Semi-rugged Notebook Computer
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The new GoBook VR-1 from Itronix builds on the company’s family of fully rugged, wireless notebooks, handhelds and tablet PCs. With support for up to four separate wireless options-including GPS-the GoBook VR-1 enables mobile users to remain connected wherever they are. With its magnesium alloy casing and stainless steel hinges, the semi-rugged GoBook VR-1 was built to withstand the vibration, temperature extremes, bumps, shocks and spills that mobile computer users encounter daily. A companion vehicle cradle makes the GoBook VR-1 a vehicle-ready solution. The GoBook VR-1 comes pre-loaded with Microsoft Windows XP software. It also features a 1.86 GHz Intel Centrino Pentium M processor, 40GB (80GB optional) removable hard-disk drive and a four- to six-hour lithium-ION battery.
Itronix
